jannab245

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1. UVM DEPN (Direct Entry Program in Nursing)

   jannab245 replied to lumen4's topic in Vermont

   I am applying - to that program and to VTC's RN program. My grades are good, but not amazing, but I have some good references. Currently working at FAHC as an LNA to ensure that I want to be in the medical field. I'm going for FNP, too. I do hav...

2. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   jannab245 replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   I know I'm quite late to the game, but I'm planning on working towards my nursing degree, and likely my NP as soon as is reasonable. I have primarily considered VTC, but the UVM program is attractive as it acknowledges the work I have already done (...

3. Career Change - need advice on my plan

   jannab245 replied to jannab245's topic in Career Support

   I hadn't really thought about the accelerated program as an opportunity cost - that I might end up with less debt. And here, the only program available is at the University of Vermont - which has a great reputation and has a teaching hospital. For ...

4. Career Change - need advice on my plan

   jannab245 replied to jannab245's topic in Career Support

   Ok! Thanks for the feedback. LNA is the same as CNA, Vermont requires testing for licensure in the position, therefore it is a Licensed Nursing Assistant. I do recognize that LNA well be tough and underpaid, but I'm horribly underpaid as it is, so...

5. Career Change - need advice on my plan

   jannab245 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello all, I'm looking to make a career change into nursing from Human Services. I have a Masters of Education and I have been working in Mental Health and with Homeless youth for several years. I'm acknowledging that in order to make a sustainable...